The EPMS + Automation – Systems Engineer will play a key role in delivering high-quality, reliable, and scalable PLC control and SCADA systems for complex engineering projects in a global organization. The role involves designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining automation and control systems that meet customer requirements, industry standards, and internal quality guidelines.
As a pivotal member of the software development department, the Systems Engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including software developers, electrical engineers, and project managers—to ensure seamless integration of control and SCADA systems within larger industrial solutions. This role requires a strong technical foundation, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage projects from concept through commissioning in industries such as manufacturing, energy, transportation, and process engineering.
RESPONSIBILITIES
System Design and Integration: Develop and integrate PLC programs with SCADA systems, ensuring smooth communication and functionality.
Preparation of PLC control sequence flow charts against Description of Operation documentation.
Preparation of IO tag and network device databases.
Develop and program PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) systems using platforms like Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Schneider.
Configure, design, and deploy SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems, ensuring scalability and reliability.
Collaborate with clients and internal teams to gather requirements and translate them into detailed technical specifications.
Collaboration: Work alongside other software developers to ensure that control systems align with application-level software and user requirements.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Diagnose and resolve issues in real-time to minimize downtime in developed systems.
Optimization: Continuously improve system performance by analyzing data and updating PLC/SCADA configurations to enhance efficiency and reliability.
Documentation and Compliance: Maintain detailed documentation of PLC/SCADA configurations, logic diagrams, and system updates while adhering to industry standards and safety regulations.
Training and Support: Provide technical support and training to end-users and internal teams on SCADA/PLC system operations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Automation, or a related field.
Proficiency in PLC programming languages such as Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Block.
Experience with SCADA platforms (e.g., Ignition, Wonderware, or GE iFIX).
Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Ethernet/IP, OPC-UA).
Proven ability to manage and deliver projects in an engineering or industrial automation environment.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
Willingness to travel globally for project commissioning and support.
TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED
International site travel is an essential requirement for this position of approximately 60%
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Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.
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About the TeamSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Automation, or related field
- Proficiency in PLC programming languages (Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block)
- Experience with SCADA platforms (Ignition, Wonderware, GE iFIX)
- Experience programming PLCs on platforms such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Schneider
- Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, OPC-UA)
- Proven ability to manage and deliver projects in engineering or industrial automation
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
- Willingness to travel internationally for project commissioning and support (~60%)
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes paid holidays and PTO typical of large employers, and many U.S. salaried roles feature flexible or "unlimited" PTO approaches. These programs are part of a structured, global total rewards framework.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair at start for many office-based, engineering, and field service roles, and total compensation packages are viewed as stable. In some hourly manufacturing settings, overtime opportunities help boost overall earnings.
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Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to ensure its customers’ vital applications run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs approximately 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. For more information, and for the latest news and content from Vertiv, visit Vertiv.com.
